Converting classic and modern cars to electric: Eternal life for classic cars

Have you ever tried maneuvering a pre-war car without a synchronized transmission in a supermarket parking lot? That's just one of many examples why everyday commutes in classic cars aren't exactly comfortable. The drivetrain also contributes to this. Emissions and fuel consumption are, of course, far from modern. Yet classic cars have a certain charm that deserves to be preserved.

Lorey Maschinenbau from Offenbach am Main ensures precisely this. Customers can have any car built before 2000 converted to electric drive. And yes, this isn't exactly a win-win in the classic car scene. But to be honest, the conversions by Marco Lorey and his crew are a win-win. They ensure that more classic cars are visible in everyday life.

Anyone who converts their Beetle, Fintail, or old Landy to electric drive enjoys a historic look with modern technology. Customers can customize many features themselves during such a conversion. Charging technology, battery capacity, and performance – all variable. "We never build more power into a car than the most powerful original engine would have produced," explains Marco Lorey. When it comes to battery packs, the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight sets the tone.

In the two videos in this article, you will learn exactly what is possible within the scope of such a conversion, where problems can arise and, above all, how much you will have to pay for it.